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Top Spots For Men’s Haircuts In Philadelphia

January 8, 2013 7:00 AM

At some point, using the clippers at home just won’t cut it any more. The Philadelphia area has an abundance of barber shops and salons offering haircuts, but not all have stylists who go above and beyond the basics. These are the best spots for men’s haircuts in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia native Jahmal Rhaney builds relationships with the men who visit 2B Groomed, offering up great haircuts and shaves is an extension of that relationship. He strives for excellence in what he calls “transformations.” And it’s not just the locals who’ve noticed his skills; he and his shop were recognized nationally by USA Today, Maxim and Playboy. Rhaney opened this luxurious men’s barbershop in Center City in 2003.

The stylists at Crimson Hair Studio are known for their ladies’ cuts and color, but Laura Edmonds’ attention to detail helps create short cuts men adore. She educates herself on the latest trends, but continues to love the looks of the ’50s and ’20s, too. Edmonds gets to know her clients’ hair, making sure each gets a cut customized for his needs. This Rittenhouse Square salon with a Vegas vibe opened in 2011.

If the “Mad Men” look is what you desire, Joe McMenamin is the barber for the job. McMenamin, the owner of Groom, is an expert at short, super-textured cuts as well as long-layered razor cuts. Jazz music oozes the mood in this classic, cool and contemporary barber shop in Center City. The shop requests appointments only, but walk-ins are welcome to stop by and see if an opening is available.

John’s Old School New Skool Barber Shop
546 Main St.
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 906-0063www.johnsoldschool.com

Price: $10 to $30 cuts

People drive up to a half hour to get their hair cut by John Scioli. He’s a classically trained barber, and every men’s haircut comes with a hot-lather, straight-razor neck shave. Scioli’s barber shop is full of unique vintage and nostalgic items, including several Elvis busts, and there’s nothing pretentious about it. John’s Old School New Skool is a destination just as much as it is a barber shop, and the shop takes walk-ins only.

When the hair naturally isn’t there anymore, hope can still be found at Secret Hair Gallery. Stylist Sabrina Gordon specializes in wig and toupee making. Gordon is especially known for helping cancer victims look their best. For those across the bridge, the salon has a Palmyra, NJ, location at 1005 Market St. as well, so you can take care of that hair — or lack thereof — anywhere in the area.